James Harden’s clutch three-pointer ties the series for Philly at 2-2, he’s the first Sixer since Allen Iverson to have multiple 40-point games in the playoffs

The Boston Celtics had multiple chances to beat the 76ers yesterday, but they couldn’t escape Game 4 with a win. James Harden was the hero of the night for Philadelphia in more than a few ways. His 42 points led the Sixers and his clutch three-pointer gave them a one-point lead with less than 20 […]

Zach Wolpin  •  08 May 2023
Devin Booker has 293 points this postseason, most through 8 playoff games since Michael Jordan in 1990

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has scored 293 points this postseason, the most through eight playoff games since Michael Jordan (325) in 1990. In the Suns’ 121-114 second-round win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Booker posted 47 points. It was his fourth 45-point playoff game of his eight-year […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA analyst Jay Williams calls out Lakers’ Anthony Davis for his lack of consistency

The LA Lakers could not match the outside shooting of the Golden State Warriors last night in Game 2. Golden State’s win tied the series at one game apiece as Game 3 heads to LA. NBA analyst Jay Williams called out one Lakers player for his inconsistency throughout the playoffs. He was speaking about Anthony […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 May 2023
Lakers have won 9 straight games when playoff series is tied 1-1

The Los Angeles Lakers lost 127-100 to the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night in Game 2 of the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. While a 27-point road loss is discouraging to die-hard L.A. fans, the Lakers have won nine straight games when a playoff series is tied 1-1. Plus, the Lakers have […]

James Foglio  •  05 May 2023
Three of the last four head coaches to win an NBA Championship are no longer with those teams

Winning an NBA Championship is not an easy task and it takes a full team effort to get the job done. That includes the coaches, staff, and trainers who all make a difference. Just yesterday, the Milwaukee Bucks fired head coach Mike Budenholzer after five seasons. Now, three of the last four head coaches to […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 May 2023
Warriors’ Klay Thompson has six career playoff games with 8 three-pointers, the most all-time

Down 1-0 heading into last night’s Game 2, the Warriors needed a win to keep the series competitive. Golden State missed an opportunity to win Game 1, but they were not going to let the same happen in Game 2. The Warriors’ three-point shooting came alive last night and the Lakers could not match that […]

Zach Wolpin  •  05 May 2023
The LA Lakers have won 25 straight playoff series when they win Game 1

For just the fifth time under Steve Kerr, the Warriors have lost Game 1 of a playoff series. They have won 3 of those previous 4 series when going down 1-0 to start. The LA Lakers have won 25 straight playoff series when they win Game 1 and will look to keep that streak alive […]

Zach Wolpin  •  04 May 2023
Boston’s Marcus Smart has won the 2022-23 NBA Hustle Award, the third time in his career he’s earned that honor

The NBA Hustle Award was introduced to the league in the 2016-17 season. This award is given to players whose efforts don’t always appear in the traditional box score. These include deflections, charges drawn, loose balls recovered, scree-assists, and more. Taking home the 2022-23 NBA Hustle Award is Boston’s, Marcus Smart. He won the award […]

Zach Wolpin  •  04 May 2023
Pistons’ assistant GM Rob Murphy has been fired for violating the team’s workplace conduct policy

It was yet another disappointing season for the Detroit Pistons in 2022-23. They ended with a 17-65 record this season, their worst record since going 16-66 in 1979-80. The team is also in a head coaching search as Dwane Casey moved to a front-office role. Detroit announced late last night that assistant GM Rob Murphy […]

Zach Wolpin  •  04 May 2023